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Down to Earth

Down to Earth

A story of premature reincarnation.

20015.61h 27mPG-13

Overview

Struggling comic Lance Barton knows what it's like to die on stage. But when his life takes an unexpected turn - straight to heaven - Lance is sure there's been a mistake. Miraculously, he's right! An angel tells Lance he was taken prematurely but assures him he can be returned to Earth - in the aged body of a ruthless white billionaire. In this improbable reincarnation, Lance begins a hilarious quest to realize his showbiz dream...and, along the way, discovers the person he never imagined he could be.

Directed by Chris Weitz
Written by Chris Rock, Lance Crouther, Ali LeRoi
Produced by James Jacks, Michael Rotenberg, Sean Daniel
Box OfficeBudget: $30.0MRevenue: $71.2M

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Top Cast

Chris Rock

Chris Rock

Lance Barton

Regina King

Regina King

Sontee Jenkins

Chazz Palminteri

Chazz Palminteri

King

Eugene Levy

Eugene Levy

Keyes

Frankie Faison

Frankie Faison

Whitney Daniels

Mark Addy

Mark Addy

Cisco

Greg Germann

Greg Germann

Sklar

Jennifer Coolidge

Jennifer Coolidge

Mrs. Wellington

Wanda Sykes

Wanda Sykes

Wanda

John Cho

John Cho

Phil Quon

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Themes & Keywords

romcom

About Down to Earth

Down to Earth is a fantasy, comedy, romance film released in 2001 exploring themes of romcom. Directed by Chris Weitz, it stars Chris Rock, Regina King, Chazz Palminteri. Struggling comic Lance Barton knows what it's like to die on stage. But when his life takes an unexpected turn - straight to heaven - Lance is sure there's been a mistake. Miraculously, he's right! An angel tells Lance he was taken prematurely but assures him he can be returned to Earth - in the aged body of a ruthless white billionaire. In this improbable reincarnation, Lance begins a hilarious quest to realize his showbiz dream...and, along the way, discovers the person he never imagined he could be.

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